* Constituents may call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362; those who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about disaster assistance at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). Find the locations through the FEMA app or at http://www.ncdps.gov/disaster-recovery-centers.

Download the FEMA mobile app for disaster resources, weather alerts, and safety tips. The app provides a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, maps of open shelters and recovery centers, disaster survival tips, and weather alerts from the National Weather Service. The app also enables users to receive push notifications reminding them to take important steps to prepare their homes and families for disasters.

Please be aware of SCAMS

* Federal and state workers never ask for, or accept money, and always carry identification badges.

* There is NO FEE required to apply for or to get disaster assistance from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration or the state.

* Scam attempts can be made over the phone, by mail or email, text or in person.

* Anyone who suspects fraud should call FEMA's Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721, or the state's Attorney General fraud hotline.

Help with SBA Loans

* The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to help homeowners and renters as well as businesses of all sizes and private non-profit organizations to cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

* Contact U.S. Small Business Administration'sDisaster Assistance Customer Service Center by:

* The Legal Services Corporation has established a toll-free legal aid hotline for survivors of Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina. Survivors seeking legal assistance can call the toll-free helpline at 1-800-662-7407 or go to http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/Pages/hurricane-matthew/default.aspx for disaster-related information. The hotline is available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.